NBC's Big Deal Sci-Fi Web Series Is Actually Pretty Good

The square media is finally starting to respond to the fact that their days are numbered, and those numbers are ONE and ZERO. Binary. I'm talking about original web content, and in the world of webshows there's no bigger story right now than NBC's newest bid to join the new century, a 50-episode web series starring Rosario Dawson called Gemini Division.

The series premiered on Monday, and my review is currently up on Tilzy.TV, a news and reviews hub for web shows. Though I went in fully prepared to write a hilariously cruel review (the trailer does the show no favors), it's actually an enjoyable piece of work. I guess RENT and Josie & The Pussycats weren't enough to show me the full range of Rosie D's charm, cause she's kind of adorable in this. But maybe you already knew that.

Two Knight Rider Movies Racing Towards Head On Collision

80s TV nostalgia is hot right now, and everybody wants a piece. Ain't It Cool News is reporting that there isn't one, but TWO Knight Rider movies on the horizon competing for your brainspace. The first is from series creator Glen Larson and The Weinstein Company, who are putting together a feature film that retells and updates the story of the pilot episode, "Knight of the Phoenix." The plan is to turn it into a franchise that can be milked milked milked into a trilogy. Not to be outdone, Universal/NBC (who still own the TV rights to the franchise) are putting together a two-hour made for TV Knight Rider movie that can be milked milked milked into a series. They announced this after Larson refused to ditch the Weinsteins and make the film with them. Entertainment sabotage! Will one of these projects prevail over the other? Or will we be swimming in talking cars in a couple of years?

American Gladiators Returning!?

Yay! According to Variety, everyone's favorite 90's pseudo-sport is getting pulled back into production at NBC. They claim it's going to be more character-driven this time out. I assume that means more reality show-style confessional cams and b-roll of the contestants unpacking groceries with their families. As long as they keep the tennis ball cannons I'll be a happy happy boy.

Via Gizmodo.